2017 Audi R8 Spyder Begins Public Testing - Top Speed

One key difference is that the rear engine compartment vent previously incorporated into the retractable spoiler is now situated between the taillights. As a refresher, the 2016 R8 weighs around 3,200 pounds and the engine can be tuned to up to 610 horsepower on the 2014 - 2015 Audi R8 Plus. Source: www.topspeed.com